It is hard to mentally wrap my mind around the fact that it has been about 9 1/2 months since Karen left this physical world. One of Karen's favorite comments to me was "its a sign, Bud (she and I called each other Bud or Buddy)" and true to form, I have seen many signs of her since last March 21st. I have seen them in:
> the strange appearance of a little turtle in our pool (according to Native American symbolism represents the connection between heaven and earth)
> in the survival of plants received at her funeral (I would have easily killed them off by now under normal circumstances), but Karen loved plants and if there is a way, I am sure she has inspired life in them
> the beautiful pink bloom of a Christmas cactus that she bought some time ago, left on our lanai table by her before her passing
> the frequent notice of significant numbers I am aware of in my daily routine, e.g. her birth date, anniversary dates etc.
> physical sensations I get often e.g., body chills
> the look of a new born granddaughter as I hold her in my arms, realizing the continuum of life in body and spirit
> the memories imprinted on the lives of our children and grandchildren by Karen
> the little notes and varied remembrances left around our home by Karen
> the significant pages book marked by her in so many books she read as she sought more and more knowledge while traveling this earthly plane
> the personal growth I realize I have gained from being with Karen for almost 20 years on my journey
> the people, especially the female nurturing energy, brought into my life since she passed
> the constant inspiration I get from her and her memories and continued love and knowing that the love we had still is and will never die...our connection has just transformed and shifted
I am looking forward to carrying Karen's message forward at a conference next Friday, Jan 8, 2010,
http://annieappleseedproject.
to hopefully help others who are on a similar path to the one she traveled and also to put into book form an extended version of what her experience was and what we both shared together.
As Emerson states "go where there is no path and leave a trail"....Karen surely did that!!
One of Karen's step-daughters (my daughter) Kara and her husband, David have started a non-profit organization, Lindsey's Place, to help disabled children. The project is in the infant stages and with the current global economy is experiencing extreme challenges. I ask you at this time to review the message below and if you can support it in any way, please do so. I hesitated to pass this on because I do not want to abuse the kind intentions and generosity you have displayed for Karen and I in the past by using your e-mail address for anything else except notes related to Karen and myself. After careful reflection and knowing the compassion and care you have expressed in the past, I did not think you would be offended. I will never use your e-mail address irresponsibly; please trust what I say regarding that. Lindsey's Place is genuine and will benefit young innocents who need it. I have recently volunteered to be on the Board and look forward to helping in any way I can as Karen, I am sure would have done. Kara and David have been helping disabled youth for close to 20 years now and are looking to expand their horizons in order to help more people. I pass this on only because I know you to be caring and generous and in this day of modern technology, your help does not necessarily have to be monetary, although that is very much needed, but it can be in the form of heightening awareness via forwarding the enclosed notice about Lindsey's Place to your friends and family...or even posting it on a personal/business web site...or Facebook, Twitter or one of so many other electronic outlets in cyberspace.
Whatever help you can extend, it will be deeply appreciated.
May the coming year bring you much love and blessings,
Patrick
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